“YJ? TJ? XJ? What do those mean?” That’s a question that gets asked a lot by newcomers to the Jeep world. In an effort to simplify the answers that people must continually post the the various Jeep lists, I’m creating…
CJ/Wrangler Hard Top Hanger & Hoist
For the first two summers that I had my ’95 YJ, the hard top had to sit on a wooden palette on my lawn whenever it wasn’t on the Jeep. Not only was it unprotected from the elements and vandals,…
Full-Size Jeep Window Wipe Replacement
“Window wipes” is the official term for the weatherstripping that runs along the bottom of all your roll-down windows and (theoretically) prevents water from running down inside your door. After 25 years, these wipes (especially the outside ones) can get…
’77 Wagoneer Tailgate Window Motor Repair
According to Mike Baxter, there are two types of FSJ owners: those who have had problems with their electric tailgate windows, and those who will. I found myself in the former group the day I bought my ’77 Wagoneer. The…
’77 Wagoneer Engine Bay Dress-Up
I took an extended break from working on the Wag in order to finish some school work and prepare for the birth of our second child. I then decided that, as slowly as I was making progress, I should probably…
Auxiliary Fog Lights
With a 6″ SOA lift and 33″ tires, my YJ stands about 9″ taller than stock. This puts my headlights roughly 3.5 feet off the ground. That’s convenient when driving down deserted roads in good weather, but it sucks in…
Wrangler Hood Bumpers
Like most vehicles, short-wheelbase Jeeps like the CJ, YJ, and TJ have a rod in the engine bay that’s intended to hold the hood open while you’re working on it. This is fine for working near the front of the…
Bestop TrailMax Pro Driver Seat
On 16 December 2000, my ’95 YJ was rear-ended at about 45 mph. The impact knocked my Jeep forward about 30-40 feet and broke the back support on my factory driver seat, permanently reclining it about 4″ farther back than…
’74-77 Wagoneer Gas Filler Hose
When we first bought our ’77 Wagoneer, every time the gas tank got semi-full, gas would leak out the top of the make-shift filler hose and run down the inside of the quarter panel onto the ground. Not only did…
Custom Rear YJ Bumper with Tow Hooks
I wanted rear tow hooks for my YJ, but couldn’t figure out where in the world to attach them. I asked the Jeep-L mailing list, and Dave Moulton came to the rescue with a custom rear bumper design, complete with…